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29 Jul 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Huntersdale Refurbishment was carried out by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located at the Royal Holloway University of London in Egham, United Kingdom. The tender, categorised under 'works', specifically focuses on refurbishment work. The project is situated within the UKJ25 region and was directly awarded without competition under a below-threshold procurement method. This decision was taken to ensure the project’s completion by 28 August 2026, thus supporting the academic year’s timetable and estate planning. The process is now in the ‘Award’ stage with the contract having been signed on 2 June 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the refurbishment work sector, especially those that can demonstrate efficiency and expertise in similar projects. The awarding of this contract to B.C.E Mills Bros. And Partners Co. Limited underscores the advantage for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing prior knowledge and proven capabilities in handling specific refurbishments efficiently. By benchmarking against similar projects, opportunities for cost control and value for money become apparent, making it worthwhile for similar-sized businesses to track such direct award processes for potential growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Huntersdale Refurbishment

Notice Description

The proposed works to the Huntersdale Ground Floor are to be awarded by direct award without competition as a below Works threshold procurement. The refurbishment Works are of low value, tightly defined, and required to be completed by 28 August to ensure operational readiness for the start of the academic year and to support wider estate planning and decant arrangements. Undertaking a competitive process would be disproportionate to the scale and risk of the requirement and would introduce avoidable delay and delivery risk. The selected supplier has proven capability, immediate availability, and prior knowledge of the building, enabling mobilisation and completion within the required timeframe. Value for money is demonstrated through scope control, benchmarking against comparable works, reduced mobilisation costs, and avoidance of additional expense associated with asset deterioration or alternative accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,049 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

B.C.E MILLS BROS. AND PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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